Table 3.
Danger signs experienced in last pregnancy.
Variable | Frequency | Percent (%) |
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Danger signs during pregnancy | ||
Severe vaginal bleeding (n = 760) | 84 | 11.1 |
Swollen hands and feet (n = 760) | 96 | 12.6 |
Blurred vision (n = 752) | 104 | 13.8 |
Prolonged labor (n = 768) | 172 | 22.4 |
Convulsions (n = 752) | 32 | 4.3 |
Retained placenta (n = 760) | 56 | 7.4 |
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Problems with baby | ||
Stillborn (n = 764) | 40 | 5.2 |
Died within 7 days (n = 760) | 20 | 2.6 |
Convulsions/spasms/rigidity (n = 760) | 16 | 2.1 |
Difficult/fast breathing (n = 764) | 32 | 4.2 |
Very small baby (n = 756) | 28 | 3.7 |
Lethargy/unconsciousness (n = 756) | 16 | 2.1 |
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Danger signs after delivery | ||
Severe vaginal bleeding (n = 752) | 144 | 19.1 |
Foul lochia (n = 744) | 12 | 1.6 |
High fever (n = 720) | 40 | 5.6 |